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Electricians in Shreveport, LA

Shreveport's Highland, South Highlands and Fairfield neighborhoods have homes from the 1910s to the 1940s, and Broadmoor and Southern Hills have post-war and mid-century homes. Long, hot summers, severe storms and occasional ice storms drive most electrical calls.

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Homes and wiring in Shreveport

Shreveport's Highland, South Highlands and Fairfield neighborhoods have homes from the 1910s to the 1940s, and Broadmoor and Southern Hills have post-war and mid-century homes. Long, hot summers, severe storms and occasional ice storms drive most electrical calls.

Older homes may have original wiring and small services, and mid-century homes often have full panels with little room for new circuits. Air conditioning runs for much of the year, stressing older circuits.

Weather, seasons and the utility

Shreveport summers are long and hot, with air conditioning running from spring into fall, and spring brings severe thunderstorms, hail and tornado risk. Winter is usually mild, but the February 2021 winter storm brought rare extended cold and outages to northwest Louisiana. Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) serves Shreveport and handles meters, service drops and reconnection. Frequent lightning makes surge damage to AC equipment and electronics a common complaint.

Local issues electricians see

  • Heavy AC loads on older circuits
  • Severe storm and ice outages
  • Surge damage from frequent lightning

Common calls in Shreveport

Dedicated Circuits in ShreveportShreveport's long, hot summers keep air conditioners running for months, and each condenser and air handler needs a correctly sized dedicated circuit and a working disconnect.Whole-Home Surge Protection in ShreveportNorthwest Louisiana's spring and summer thunderstorms bring frequent lightning, and surge damage to AC control boards, appliances and electronics is a common call in Shreveport.Electrical Panel Upgrade in ShreveportMid-century homes in Broadmoor and Southern Hills often have 100 amp panels with little room for new circuits, and older homes in Highland and South Highlands may have even smaller services.Home Rewiring in ShreveportHighland, Fairfield and South Highlands hold many of Shreveport's homes from the early 1900s to the 1940s, and some still have knob-and-tube or cloth wiring with circuits added for central air.Generator Installation in ShreveportNorthwest Louisiana's ice storms, including February 2021, and severe spring and summer storms have caused long outages in Shreveport, sometimes in dangerous heat or cold.Electrical Safety Inspection in ShreveportShreveport's Highland, Fairfield and South Highlands neighborhoods hold many homes from the early 1900s to the 1940s, and an inspection before buying commonly finds knob-and-tube, cloth wiring, ungrounded outlets and small services.Lighting Installation in ShreveportShreveport homeowners renovating older houses in Highland and South Highlands often add recessed lighting, under-cabinet lighting and better porch lighting.Electrical Repair & TroubleshootingDead outlets, flickering lights and tripping breakers usually come from a loose connection, a failed device, an overloaded circuit or a tripped GFCI somewhere upstream.

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Shreveport at a glance
Caddo Parish, Louisiana
ZIP codes covered
35
Neighborhoods
Highland, South Highlands, Broadmoor, Fairfield, Querbes, Southern Hills
Permits
Pulled by the electrician
Electric utility
SWEPCO

The utility owns the meter and service drop, so service upgrades and storm reconnections are scheduled with it.

Shreveport FAQ

Who issues electrical permits in Shreveport?

Electrical permits in Shreveport come from the city's Permits and Inspections Division, where electrical contractors must also register; Bossier City and unincorporated Caddo Parish issue their own. Louisiana licenses electrical contractors through the State Licensing Board for Contractors.

Which Shreveport ZIP codes are covered?

Electricians in our network cover 35 ZIP codes in Shreveport, including 71101, 71102, 71103, 71104, 71105, 71106, 71107, 71108 and more.

What are the most common electrical problems in Shreveport?

Heavy AC loads on older circuits; Severe storm and ice outages; Surge damage from frequent lightning.

Specialized jobs in Shreveport

Federal Pacific Panel Replacement in ShreveportGenerator Interlock Kit Installation in ShreveportStandby Generator Installation in ShreveportCarbon Monoxide Detector Installation in Shreveport

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